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Q · National IncomeModerate · 45s
Which of the following would raise GDP but not necessarily welfare?
TopicNational Income
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Expenditures to clean pollution increase GDP though they may reflect prior damage; A/C/D improve welfare but may not be fully captured.
Final Answer: Option B - Cleanup costs after pollution